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      • Despite being princesses, both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are called duchesses. But some members of the royal family, like the queen's daughter, Princess Anne, are called princesses.
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  2. Aug 23, 2020 · Are all princesses also duchesses? Unfortunately, no. A princess can inherit a duchess title when she gets married, but it’s not a guaranteed promotion. On the other hand, a duchess can’t...

  3. Apr 17, 2024 · Kate is three times a duchess, holding the senior titles of: Duchess of Cornwall; Duchess of Rothesay; and Duchess of Cambridge.

  4. Jan 29, 2024 · Legally, Meghan is "Princess Henry" (Harry's real name) but is not known as such because her Duchess of Sussex title takes precedence.

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    • King Or Queen. Example: King Charles III. Also known as His (or Her) Majesty, this person is the rightful leader of the British Commonwealth (aka the head honcho) and is the only one with the ability to grant any and all titles.
    • Consort Of The King/Queen Consort. Example: Camilla Parker Bowles. A consort is the husband or wife of the reigning monarch. Now that Prince Charles has ascended the throne, Camilla Parker Bowles is officially the Queen consort, a title that was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II before the monarch passed away.
    • Prince Or Princess. Examples: Prince George and Princess Charlotte. A monarch’s kids are dubbed princes and princesses at birth (think Prince Edward), but they aren’t the only ones who enjoy the title.
    • Princess Royal. Example: Princess Anne. This title is reserved for the eldest daughter of the monarch, and it’s up to the king or queen when the title is granted.
  5. Apr 26, 2024 · Those who marry a duke or duchess will often gain the title, including Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Sarah, Duchess of York, while some dukedoms are partially hereditary, like the Duke...

  6. Nov 22, 2023 · Getty Images. Kate Middleton may be living everyone's dream by becoming royalty, and now her title is officially princess. But what did it mean when she was a duchess? There are many rules for royals and titles are no exception. Being a princess doesn't mean she'll one day be queen.

  7. Apr 6, 2023 · Yes, Camilla Parker-Bowles technically held the title Princess of Wales from her marriage to Prince Charles until his accession to the throne, but due to the popular association with...

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